stripping chrome

dubix88

Member since
March 2003
From: Maine,USA

stripping chrome

Posted by dubix88 on Saturday, June 28, 2003 3:34 PM

HEY,
I was wondering how to strip chrome off of chrome plated parts. I need to take it off of an engine part. Any help would be appreciated.

Randy Big Smile [:D]

THATS MY VOTE "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." -Dave Barry In the words of the great Larry the Cable Guy, "GIT-R-DONE!!!"

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 28, 2003 7:55 PM

Try Castrol Super Clean. That seems to be the stripper of choice these days.

Ray

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 28, 2003 10:01 PM

You don't have to use any chemicals, just soak the part in white vinegar for a few hours. The chrome will disappear without affecting the plastic. Wink [;)]

Pete

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dubix88

Member since
March 2003
From: Maine,USA

Posted by dubix88 on Sunday, June 29, 2003 8:54 AM

HEY,
Thanks pete. I was hoping to use something that would be easier to clean up.

Randy

THATS MY VOTE "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." -Dave Barry In the words of the great Larry the Cable Guy, "GIT-R-DONE!!!"

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 29, 2003 4:43 PM

Randy.....
Try soaking your parts in 409. Works just fine for me.

Jon

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Martsmodels

Member since
May 2003
From: Shrewsbury, UK

Posted by Martsmodels on Monday, June 30, 2003 7:15 AM

Ordinary household bleach in a little warm water works fine. Make sure to rinse thoroughly though.

Martin http://www.freewebs.com/martsmodels/

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midnightprowler

Member since
February 2003
From: East Bethel, MN

Posted by midnightprowler on Monday, June 30, 2003 9:24 AM

I use Simple Green. Just soal for a day or two, and scrub and rinse. It's safe, and is a great paint remover as well.
Lee

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

Co. A, 682 Engineers, Ltchfield, MN, 1980-1986

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dubix88

Member since
March 2003
From: Maine,USA

Posted by dubix88 on Monday, June 30, 2003 12:53 PM

HEY,
Jon, how long does it take in 409? I am trying to compare times and how well it works. Thanks

Randy

THATS MY VOTE "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." -Dave Barry In the words of the great Larry the Cable Guy, "GIT-R-DONE!!!"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 12:34 AM

Hey dubix88,

This link has an excellent article about comparing paint strippers: http://www.bonediggers.com/1-3/strip/strip.html.
Unfortunately, it doesn't include 409.

Ray

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2000-redrider

Member since
March 2003
From: USA

Posted by 2000-redrider on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 5:01 PM

You can also use Comet cleaning powder. Add just enough water to make a semi-thick paste out of it. Smear the paste all over the part you want to strip. Let it sit for a few minutes. Then scrub it with an old toothbrush and rinse.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 3:44 AM

You can also put this parts in amonia, works very well.
You can also use it to stripe Tamiya acrylics.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 9:01 PM

Randy.......
Soak parts in 409 overnight

Jon

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Sunday, August 10, 2003 5:42 PM

I need more ideas guys.
I have never had a set of chrome parts that wouldn't strip, well until now!
The usual bleach didn't phase them, Whites, 409,Castrol, brake fluid, vinegar, NOTHING is working! I have had stubborn AMT chrome before but this stuff is eerie!
Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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midnightprowler

Member since
February 2003
From: East Bethel, MN

Posted by midnightprowler on Sunday, August 10, 2003 6:17 PM

Don, two words. Simple Green. It WILL work, may take a few days of soaking.
Lee

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

Co. A, 682 Engineers, Ltchfield, MN, 1980-1986

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

Ask me about Speedway Decals

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Monday, August 11, 2003 5:54 AM

They are soaking now. . .and it appears they are doing just that!
Just over night so far, so I'll let them sit.
I wonder if AMT would consider chrome plating my 1:1 bumper, the stuff they put on seems indestructable!

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 11, 2003 9:16 AM

AMT Chrome IS indestructible,......unless you don't want it stripped, then it scratches and chips when you look at it.

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 5:40 AM

Lee,
It worked! I would recommend Simple Green to all of you for this. It took a while but the chrome is gone. Thanks again Lee.

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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Hoser

Member since
January 2003
From: Foothills of Colorado

Posted by Hoser on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 12:34 PM

My stripper of choice is Eagle One Etching Mag wheel cleaner. Just pour some in a jar and drop in the part. If the E One is fresh, you can literally watch the chrome disappear - I've seen it completely strip a part in less than a minute. Curiously, the label warns you not to use it on clear-coated wheels, but it won't remove the clear coating under the chrome. Use tweezers to remove the part and rinse in water; the stuff is not nice to your skin.

"Trust no one; even those people you know and trust." - Jack S. Margolis

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Stormbringer

Member since
July 2003
From: S E England

Posted by Stormbringer on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 1:31 PM

I have no idea whether you can get this outside the UK but i use Mr Muscle oven cleaner.Put the parts in a plastic bag and squirt the cleaner on then leave for 20/30 mins and wash off.
HTH
Peter

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 7:42 PM

Well, you know, my favorite stripper works over at Bare As....oh, wait, to take chrome off?!?
I found that like paint jobs that get all messed up , the best way to take off chrome is to use the cheap 2 1/2 gallon containers of engine degreaser that is sold at Wal-Mart. The stuff is only $5 per bottle and it'll take off the chrome in about 15 minutes. Just make sure that you wear GLOVES!!! (Latex not cloth!!)

Good luck!

Carlos

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